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There is no IAC on the 2nd gen LS> The butterfly is controlled by the electronic throttle controller.
Ok I have read the other messages, well here is my story, I drive a 2005 Lincoln LS and I took it in for a routine oil change and when I left my car started to over heat, when I checked there was no coolant in the reservoir , I put some in and it ran for a while and than the gage started to rise to H again, I took ... Read More
I have a chance to buy a 2005 Lincoln LS V6. Ive been reading alot. I need some good advice> Should I buy it? or look for something different??? Please help. Thank You
I've still got a 2001 LS8 Sport, built Aug 2000, with 50,500 original miles. Problems encountered to date are: Head Lamp Assy's, Window Regulators x6, Tail Lamps, Rear Seat Locks, Howl In Rt Rear Suspension, Valve Cover/Spark Plug Gaskets, Thermostat, Clock Spring (No Function and/or Irregular Steering Wheel Radio Controls & No Radio Dash Lights), Front Leather Seat Covers, Heated Seat Function, Rain/Wiper Sensor and likely soon to be timing chain(s) ... Read More
is there a recall on 2005 ls I have one its shifting hard into second and running slugish a little.
Hi I own a 2005 Lincoln LS an Im having the same type of issues with my car they replaced one coil on my car an after they fixed it my engine light popped on I dont want to take it back there cause I believe that there avoiding the problem so im wondering were did u go to order those parts online so I can fix it myself so I ... Read More
Well you probably made your choice already but if you're still looking hope you will find this info/advice helpful. Very few cars came with the THX system. If you find an LS with the THX system I wouldn't change the system at all. In case your wondering it's also not worth trying to install a THX system from one car to another it is not a strait forward swap and will ... Read More
I have a 2001 LS V6 man 5spd. It was coils 2 one on each bank. I told the Lincoln Dealership to replace them all. Thinking that the ones that was still good would go bad shortly. Almost two years later the problem return I decided to check them my self. The Dealership only replaced the two bad coils but charged me for 6. I know. Did they return my money, ... Read More
Download one here. http://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php/9018747-lincoln-ls-2000-2005-service-repa- ir-manual
My daughters Lincoln LS has developed many issues at the same time. We're not sure if they are related. First, the battery goes dead every other day if not driven. We replaced it and the A/C started blowing hot air. We have also noticed the cooling fan runs all the time and is very loud. After replacing the battery it still has all the above issues. Battery goes dead every other ... Read More
I have had my 2000 Lincoln LS V6 (purchased brand new) since March of 2000. I don't drive it in the winter and have really taken care of this car. I've never had any major issues - thank God. (I still have the original battery in it & just drove 800 miles round trip to the East coast!) My point is - that I've gained some experience and would like to ... Read More
I have a 2005 Lincoln LS sport and was told today that I have a misfire on 4 of 8 cylinders. I was going to just replace all 8 coil packs does anyone know of any cheap places to get all eight?
Hello. I have a 2005 Lincoln LS V8 with about 60k miles on it and I love it, but I need my brake pads replaced. I know I can't do it myself, so I called around my area (Atlanta) to get pricing/information. Two places (other than the dealership) told me that if I did not use the Lincoln certified pads they would squeal because they are a special ceramic pad. Is ... Read More
Wait there is a recall on Lincoln Ls's for the coils and if so what coils ford coils parts?
Hello Lincoln LS owners, I just want all of you to know I took your advice and took my LS into the dealer for complaints about the car not going into 2nd gear smoothly, slow take off, and rough driving! I mention the recall/extended warranty, of course they stated they needed to put it on the machine to see if it was the coil reading bad, and sure enough it was ... Read More
Hello out there my God I am so thankful for this blog, I have had my 2005 Lincoln LS for about 3 years and have about 66K miles and I am having the same identical issues as been stated, also I took my car in for NC inspection, and I asked him if there's such thing as a tune up! with these cars and he said yep but not with the ... Read More
No need to change them - the OEM plugs work just fine.
I used same ones on my '05. Didn't want to take a chance with a different plug.
The same ones that came in it.
What are the best spark plugs for our cars?
Let me start out by telling you guy the story on this car. I bought this car really cheap from a friend that owns a pawn shop. The car is a 2005 Lincoln ls v6 with 61k. I took it to ADVANCED AUTO and they told me its the coils or spark plugs then my friend told me that a place told him is was the ECM that is bad. I ... Read More
;) Just encountered some of the same problems with my wife car '01 Sport 5sp man. She took it to a repair shop they told her it was the rack. They replaced the rack. That made it worst now it has "NO" assist in turning. I return the car and said it seem from the beginning to be the pump. They said the tech check the pump. This time they said ... Read More
I also have a 2005 lincoln ls v6 with the same exacrt problem. I took it into the dealership and they told me it was the throttle body so $600 dollars later, it does the same thing no different, i call the dealership and they tell me its probably the coils. now you have to take off the intake manifold to get to the passenger side coils. i also read in ... Read More
I believe this is what is wrong with my car. Bent spindle. spun it out the other night, car became stuck, had to be towed. I retrieved the car from the wrecker co. and discovered the steering was out of wack pulling hard to the right, steering wheel is vertical rather than horizontal (wheels straight), the right pass. side wheel looks toed in and something is making screechiing sounds almost constantly ... Read More
I have a 2005 LS and I experienced the same problem. The tranny slips and I have been stuck halfway through a turn many times with an engine that simply revs. It seemed to slip more when I'd go from 2nd to 3rd gear, either accelerating or deaccelerating. I ran out on my warranty, but took it in to see if I could extend my warranty and if they would catch ... Read More
Hello, I just bought my 2005 Lincoln LS back in March. This past weekend I brought it to get the tires rotated since I had already put 9,000 miles on the car. The technician told me that all of the tires are dry rotting and the tread is gone and I should get them replaced before the winter comes (I live in Massachusetts) I would like a good tire that is ... Read More
When I park on an incline, put in reverse and coast back down to the street, shift to drive there is a pause, motor revs up, then the transmission catches with a jerk. Sometimes it is on the verge of being dangerous. Can transmission fluid drain to back of transmission? I have had it in twice and they put on computer and say it is within specs, whatever that means. Any ... Read More
I love my 2005 Lincoln LS...It's my second one. I bought it used and i'm not sure how to set the door code.. Anyone know what to do about that..?
I have a 2005 Lincoln LS with about 34,000 miles. The car has been to the dealership about 3 times for this problem. I believe something is wrong. The dealership keeps telling all engine tests pass. The problem can be heard when accelerating and going up a hill. I am afraid that I might be damaging the engine. The engine sound can not be normal. Please advise.
Just purchased a 2005 LS. V6, 47K, excellent cond. Where is the cabin filter? Under driver seat? I bought an air filter, Oil filter, and the Motorcraft part synthetic 5W20 oil. Looks like the coolant, plugs, and tranny fluid doesn't need to be changed for a long time. I don't think I would go 100K, but maybe a year or two? I only will drive this car about 7K a year. ... Read More
Several months ago I had car jacked up with stands under the front. I had to remove wheel well cover to gain access to replace the coolant reservoir tank, which had lots of very small cracks below coolant level. The car was jacked up for a couple days while waiting to get the correct part. After the replacement was complete and car on ground I went to start the engine, however ... Read More
Help. I have a a 2004 Lincoln LS V8. It has been in the shop 3 times for the heated and cooled driver's seat. They have replaced the modules on the seat and it still shuts off after 30 seconds. I have pick it up at the dealership and yesterday we drove 32 miles and it never shut off worked perfect. Turned the car off at mall got back in and ... Read More
ZZZZZZZZ, whoa who dares wake me . Hi qbrozen. Ford Credit is no longer leasing 2005 models. Its lease program for 2006 models often varies depending upon which part of the country one is in. In the areas that I have seen this car's lease program for, if you were to lease a 2006 Lincoln LS through Ford Credit for 36 months with 15,000 miles per year, its base lease rate ... Read More
I'm so glad I found this website. I have a 2001 Lincoln LS. I bought it in 2005 and it was still under warranty. I've had several problems with it and its really getting on my nerves. When I was 2K miles away from my warrenty going out, I took it to the Lincoln dealership here and asked them to check the car over and told them I heard a weird ... Read More
So, I'm 29 and am driving a 13 year old Infiniti G20 that I got when I got out of school- the car is starting to nickel and dime me, not that many miles on it- only 85k, but it's also starting to feel a little tired. Have been browsing for a possible new car for months, and while I'm not exactly in Lincoln's demographic (I would probably lower the average ... Read More
I have a 2002 LS it has a droan like noise coming from somewhere in my car. Back in 2005 they replaced the rear bearings because of a noise but this is a different type. They replaced my left rear bearing & both rear axles parts last week. Still the same noise. They had an engineer come in & look at the car & told me that it was a normal ... Read More
"subpar reliability." ?? JDPower VDS The Lincoln LS was rated 2nd (behind the T-bird, same platform and drivetrain) in dependability by JDPower's survey for 2005 for entry luxury vehicles. Medicore performance? The vehicle has been heralded for it's european-like handling. It's extremely sophisticated platform is being relegated for Jaguar use because of how expensive it is to manufacturer. If you find the LS to have mediocre performance, and is bland, I ... Read More
Ok I'm not sure about YOUR LS (mine is an '05- on my 3rd), but last time I tested it scientifically with the proper equipment readily available to me, I've clocked 6.1 to 6.4 Seconds, and most importantly, drama free. Which I can't say about SOME V6's which require a scream to 6500RPM, to generate it's full potential. Remember Ford's V8 (specially the Tritons) kick anywhere from 85-90% of their torque ... Read More
Hi dominic2. I'd be happy to calculate a couple of sample lease payments for you. I will deduct the $4,000 lease cash and $1,500 Ford Credit bonus ($5,500 total) from the selling prices that you were able to negotiate. According to my calculations, if you were to lease a 2005 Lincoln LS V6 with an MSRP of $38,160 and a selling price of $28,625 through Ford Credit right now for 24 ... Read More
Hi Car Man, Can you let me know the payments for a 2 year 30,000 and 36,000 mile lease and a 3 year 54,000 mile lease for these 2 vehicles? Car 1: 2005 Lincoln LS V6 MSRP: $38,160 Cap cost: $34,125 (not including $5500 incentive) Car 2: 2005 Lincoln LS V8 MSRP: $43,015 Cap cost: $38,349 (not including $6500 incentive) Thanks much.
Just traded in my Lincoln LS 2002 to a new Lincoln LS 2005, with Navigation. I placed about 20 site address into the navigator. However, I dont know how to recall the destination, other than by the address. This does NOT seem right. You should be able to refer to a name relating to the address for recall. Any suggestions?
Sadly, it appears the LS is being replaced by the Zephyr, to be introduced in late 2005. Whiile I've always thought LS was a weak name, changing it now certainly makes my car a dead end item. The Zephyr looks LSish and appears to be about the same size, so it seems like curtains for this line. Seems like they could have evolved it, calling it the Zephyr LS or some ... Read More
Just tried to convince my friend to purchase an LS instead of the 3-series BMW. After he looked at a re-sale value on the LS he laughed. I told him to look at a used one and he tested a used one that came from New York city and had lot of rattle and vibration on it. So he gave up on American made cars visited his BMW dealer and ordered ... Read More
A reporter would like to interview someone who recently bought a large sedan such as a Mercedes E-Class, Lexus LS 430, Mercury Crown Victoria or any large Cadillac or Lincoln. Please send your daytime contact info to jfallon@edmunds.com by Friday, February 11, 2005.
A reporter would like to interview someone who recently bought a large sedan such as a Mercedes E-Class, Lexus LS 430, Mercury Crown Victoria or any large Cadillac or Lincoln. Please send your daytime contact info to jfallon@edmunds.com by Friday, February 11, 2005.
I'm done with my 2000 V8 LS. 19" wheels, custom exhaust, metalic red, tinted windows, 27,000 miles. What should I list it for? I got a genuine Lincoln replacement part... 2005 CTS-V...Yeehaw! Bob
COP = Coil On Plug funk - Yes, my LS post was certainly a wee bit on the negative side. I'll cop to that. But it's hard to be positive about a high performance LS when Lincoln shows very little to No interest in making one. Further, who are they going to sell them to? Sure, you and I and some others here (and There) would want one, but who else? ... Read More
rfdevil1 - same here in sunny Phoenix, Arizona. The sports section has ads for THREE separate Lincoln Mercury dealers (not Ford). I see Grand Marquis, Monterey's, Town Cars and SUVs, but NO mention of the LS. Pretty sad isn't it. Steve, thanks for the update on rumor central. If the LS survives past '06, do you really think they'll can the unequal length A-arms in favor of struts???? Ugh. The Mustang ... Read More
Chris, there are new rumors flying that the LS will receive a makeover, including updated sheet metal with a mid 2006 introduction. Some details of the rumors that are floating around are: The front suspension will change to a strut suspension similar to the 2005 Mustang in order to accomodate the 4.6L mod. motors. Look to the MK-X and Aviator crossover concepts for exterior design clues. AWD will be available. 6 ... Read More
As for positive things to say, well the LS is still a great luxury sedan and a great buy new or used. I think some of us are just a bit disappointed with the opportunity Lincoln really had with the LS. As for Cadillac, I just read an aritcle that even after being on sale for 2 years now, the CTS's typical transaction price is only 4% below MSRP. The SRX ... Read More
I have a few suggestions for future Lincoln LS possibilities. Here goes: Bring back the Continental. Stay close to the overall design of the concept car. Call it the "Continental LS". As it looks like the current LS's dad. I think more of our elders who drove during the 60's and 70's would find a resemblance to the longer, boxier cars of that era. Not to mention I would buy a ... Read More
I have heard that the LS is going to stay pretty much the way it is today, (ie. 2004 model) through the end of the 2006 Model year. The most significant change that I am aware of is for 2005 the side stampings are changing to give better side intrusion crash protection. The side curtain air-bags may become standard at that time. I would expect only minor trim and model changes ... Read More
With Cadillac rolling out the hot CTS-V, I'd love to see something from Lincoln to compete. Bring back the old Caddy v Lincoln rivalry. 2006 should be the latest that the LS gets a redo as it has been out since the 2000 MY(May 1999 in time). If you look at both the Navigator and the T-car, they were new in 1998(well the T-car was a new body style) and they ... Read More
Just got my new issue of Automobile today and they seem to confirm the rumor of the demise of the Aviator. "In 2005 Aviator will join the Blackwood in the automotive graveyard because of slow sales, according to suppliers and Ford and UAW insiders interviewed by the Detroit Free Press and Automotive news. The Aviator was launched last November." Last November!!! I guess that is as long as the Blackwood lasted. ... Read More
You sure woke up this forum, Desertguy. Yes, Lincoln's maketing of the LS has been horrible. But marketing has had to live with sr. management decisions made a decade ago to put 11 or their 12 eggs in to trucks and SUV's. The Lincoln LS's main problems are: The LS is a point product that has next to nothing in commong with the rest of Lincoln's product line. Lincoln's image is ... Read More
I gotta wonder about all this. It costs a helluva lot of money to develop a new vehicle. And in Ford's case, at least during the jack (n)asser reign it took a helluva long time. So, what new vehicles has Ford done lately? Count em: T'Bird. Mercury Marauder. Lincoln Blackwood. Lincoln Aviator. These cars all share some things in common as I see it: 1) They all were criticised for being ... Read More
From todays The car connection: "Ford isn’t sure which direction Lincoln is headed — except it’s not chasing Cadillac into the stratosphere. by Joseph Szczesny" That has been the problem for years. When the LS first came out and people were paying sticker or more (that's when I bought mine btw) Lincoln didn't know what to do. How to market the car or who to appeal to or even how to ... Read More
Vivid Red is back as of March 1, 2003, that is you can get it on new 2003 LS's. According to the 2003 LS brocure it IS metallic. The LS was just updated for 2003. Expectations are that it will be pretty much the same for 2004, with some possibility that there will be a higher HP V8 model for 2004 (in addition to the 280 HP V8). The LS is ... Read More
Lincoln has really hit the mark on the freshened '03 LS. Over 500 changes according to the news release. For a vehicle that will probably be all new for 2005, the improvements on the interim '03 LS are major. The VVT on the new motors places the LS squarely in the middle of its competition in the luxury sport sedan market. As a 2001 LS Sport V-8 owner myself with 32,000 ... Read More
At; http://www.thehollywoodextra.com Go to the "car page" then click on the 2005 LS icon. It is just a non running prototype shown at consumer clinics, but it gives you some idea of where they are going with the car.
I had dealer replace passenger side B-pillar cover due to flaking. No problem, except that replacement is more complicated that it looks, so plan to leave car for one day and be sure the part is in stock. Mine is a 2001 LS with a December, 2000 build date. Good luck! As a Mania II and III attendee, I sincerely appreciated the the trust that the Lincoln LS team showed the ... Read More
Can't remember which one, but one of the many articles that had links posted here last week said the 2003 LS official intro would not be until November. The 2005 Mustang is supposedly built on DEW-98 "Lite" platform, which is a cost reduced DEW98. I don't think Ford could sustain Mustang sales if it based >$30K. I'd expect the "Lite" platform to loose the fancy forged aluminum suspension bits with stamped ... Read More
Chicago Tribune reports today that "05 Mustang will be built on LS chassis, have 400 hp and a six speed transmission. They pictured a spy photo of a test mule '02 Mustang with a raised hood, supposedly to clear the supercharger option. If this combo is certified, maybe the LS will benefit from some of the common pieces...or maybe this combo is being developed by LS engineers and the Mustang will ... Read More
Why is everyone assuming negative things with the realignment ? Geez, for the last two weeks everything has been "woe is me". I prefer to look at this as a good thing. Here's why: 1. It frees Lincoln to be whatever customers expect of American Luxury. This time it's not a means to "brand" Lincoln differently within PAG. This time it's what will sell vehicles. 2. To say Lincoln will move ... Read More
I posted on the Marauder chatbox a while ago that, in my opinion, the LS should have been a Mercury product, not a Lincoln. I think the Aviator also should have been a Merc as well. Then, Ford could put the performance emphasis on the Merc brand and the Luxury emphasis on the Lincoln, including the Navigator. Entering a Merc dealer and seeing a Merc LS, Merc Marauder, and Merc Aviator ... Read More
FREE AT LAST! THANK GOD ALMIGHTY WE ARE FREE AT LAST! BON reports on a Financial Times article dtd Apr. 11 that Lincoln is about to be kicked out of the PAG Group. Maybe with Dearborn management, the LS won't have to play second-fiddle to the S-type and we can have the improved or even better goodies. Since Reitzle is based in London, I don't believe he has a clue what ... Read More
Or Lincoln could change the stroke and do a 4.0 or a 4.1 L just to be different from Jag. Somewhere (Autoweek?) I read an interview with a high up Jag person. He made a point of saying that they at Jag. were very proud of having "their own engines", that is engines that were not shared with other FoMoCo products. He also said that they intended to keep it that ... Read More
I'm including a rather lengthy email response that the club received on behalf of one of our members who has a Japanese LS now in Canada. Our member wanted to know how to get a replacement right-hand drive windshield as well as changing the instrument cluster readings from Japanese to English. While I have edited out the email addresses and parts of the Lincoln LS management teams names for obvious reasons, ... Read More
You guys are incredible. A year ago the LS was wonderful, a great value. An american made BMW for $10K less. Now all of a sudden it's trash, second rate, way behind the competition. The car hasn't changed. The competition (true competition - $30+ RWD luxury sport sedans, not Sentras) hasn't changed that much, has it? I don't shop for vehicles based on 0-60 acceleration figures. It's the total package. I ... Read More
Checkout this link and scroll down to Lincoln LS for the news. http://e-automechanic.com/domestic/ Maybe the future 2005 will be for the larger LS that can take on the Caddy -STS.
Ext warranties: I never get them for 'small' ticket items like electronics, TVs, appliances. But for a car I expect to keep for a number of years? If the price is right, I'll do it. Had one on my Mark 8 that took me out to 75K miles. Paid $750. Came in handy really only once when I convinced dealer to put in a new tranny, and this was at 77,000 ... Read More
listed at http://www.autonews.com/html/main/fp/ls.htm LINCOLN LS The Lincoln LS sedan will be freshened in the 2002 model year and will be redesigned for the 2005 model year. The car currently is built on the rwd DEW platform. However, planners may use the less expensive version of the platform, DEW Lite, for the next-generation LS, the 2003 Ford Mustang, the Australian Ford Falcon and a new large Ford sedan with the working name ... Read More
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